Client: Rural Health West

West Pilbara Primary Health Care and Training Service Business Case

Project timeline: March 2009 - July 2009

Brief description:

The rapid expansion in mining activity in the Pilbara over the last decade has resulted in significant change in the demographics of the region, heavily impacting on community infrastructure, health and community services demand and capacity to respond. KBC was contracted to undertake a medical workforce planning project for RHW

Outcome:

The consultancy incorporated the following:

Development of a detailed project plan and consultation strategy

Review and analysis of relevant documents

Regional consultation

Development of short-term plan and business case based on current models of care

Development of long-term plan and business case incorporating new model of service delivery and training strategy